Wenyang Tongbi Formula for chemo nerve damage
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Wenyang Tongbi Formula to treat nerve pain and weakness caused by chemotherapy. If you have breast or colorectal cancer and are experiencing chemotherapy-related nerve damage, this study may help manage your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–80 years old
- Currently receiving chemotherapy with taxanes or oxaliplatin drugs
- Have Grade 2 or higher nerve damage (tingling, numbness, or weakness in hands/feet) from chemotherapy
- Diagnosed with breast cancer or colorectal cancer confirmed by biopsy
- Expected to live at least 3 more months
- Able to follow treatment instructions and report your symptoms accurately
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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